food stamp

noun
any of the coupons sold or given under a federal program to eligible needy persons and redeemable for food at designated grocery stores or markets.
Also called food coupon.


Origin:
1935–40

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food stamp

noun
a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food 
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Food stamp is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Example sentences
Never mind the actual demographics of food stamp usage.
The food stamp program helps low-income people buy food.
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